Gas shortages trigger nationwide anger and lines
United Press International reports a chaotic start to summer with gasoline at up to 1.50 per gallon in the New York area and long waits as stations ran dry. Officials urge staying off roads as congressmen demand Energy Secretary Schlesinger’s resignation, and President Carter calls for acceptance of shortages.
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Sands influence grows as city council delays planning picks
May 30 council did not act on Mayor Rogan's request to reappoint Phillip Phelps Samuel Gunnett and Norman Rigotti to the City Planning Commission through May 31 1983. Sands says aim is to let incoming mayor name new appointees but solicitor Leone cites four year term law.
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Leone
Food deliveries slowed by state truckers strike
Pennsylvania food dealers report delays as Independent truckers strike shuts truck stops across the state. Hershey Chocolate Co lays off 950 workers as perishable candy bars go unsold. Police log 43 violent incidents with 22 rock throwings and 9 shootings. Acme Markets and Scott Markets warn of delayed shipments and possible shortages next week.
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Hershey Chocolate Co
Ken Bowers
Wampum Man Critically Injured In Route 65 Motorcycle Crash
A Wampum man, 20 year old William H. McClimans of Snake Run Rd, is in critical condition after he was thrown from his motorcycle on Pa. 65 in Shenango Township. Police report he was southbound near Hollow Road, failed to negotiate a bend, skidded 156 feet along the west berm, reentered the road, and was thrown off as his bike skidded about 44 feet more. He was taken to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown.
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News Digest Highlights and Weather Snapshot
Weather outlook for Western Pennsylvania shows fair and cool conditions with a low near 50 and a high around 70. Sunday remains partly cloudy and cool with a 10 percent chance of rain. Weather statistics report June 21 22 temperatures and Shenango River stage at 5.86 feet.
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Carter heads to Tokyo for major non Communist summit
President Carter departs Washington for a 13 day trip to Japan South Korea and Hawaii to lead discussions at a two day economic summit of major non Communist nations. He warns against panic over global energy shortages and urges painful but necessary adjustments. The talks aim to curb energy demand and push development of alternatives while pressuring OPEC to ease exports and prices. The plan stresses Western cooperation rather than a buyers cartel.
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Music soothes line at Mobil station in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh Margie Reinhold, owner of a South Side Mobil station, hired a three piece band to play for motorists waiting to fuel up. She aims to ease tension with live music and plans a magician next. Drivers reported calmer crowds and less quarrel in the queue.
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